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7.8 / 10 Guest Rating

Congress Plaza Hotel

520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60605, Chicago, US

Congress Plaza Hotel - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the fitness center, complimentary WiFi, and concierge services. Unwind at the 2 bars/lounges or dine at Tavern Tap.

Exceptional Facilities
Enjoy gift shops, a hair salon, and wedding services. The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe, room service, and 2 restaurants.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Chicago, steps away from Roosevelt University and Fine Arts Building. Ideal for exploring Grant Park and Millennium Park.

Book your stay at Congress Plaza Hotel for a lavish experience in downtown Chicago!

Facilities & Amenities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Elevator
Fitness facilities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 3
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 6
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed - Photo 8
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed278 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

26 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Standard Room 1 King Bed

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$393.39

$314.71

Includes taxes & fees
Family Suite - Photo 1
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Family Suite

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds538 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

50 m2
Sleeps 6
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Family Suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$556.48

$445.18

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 5
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 7
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View - Photo 8
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King Bed251-sq-foot room with lake and park views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

23 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

King Room with Lake View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$466.86

$373.49

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 1
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 2
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 3
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 4
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 5
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 6
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 7
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 8
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View - Photo 9
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

2 Double Beds251-sq-foot room with lake views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Roll-in showerEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

23 m2
Sleeps 4
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$452.04

$361.63

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 1
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 2
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 3
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 4
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 5
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 6
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 7
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 8
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside - Photo 9
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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

1 King Bed538-sq-foot room with lake views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

50 m2
Sleeps 3
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Standard Suite 1 King Bed Lake View Lakeside

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$570.8

$456.64

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds - Photo 1
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds - Photo 2
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds - Photo 3
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds - Photo 4
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds237 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

22 m2
Sleeps 4
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Standard Room 2 Double Beds

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$416.64

$333.31

Includes taxes & fees
Junior Suite, City View - Photo 1
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Junior Suite, City View

1 King BedOverlooking the cityLayout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Junior Suite City View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$542.22

$433.78

Includes taxes & fees
Queen Room, Interior View - Photo 1
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Queen Room, Interior View

1 Queen Bed194 sq feet Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free wired internet access Entertainment - Premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Hand-held showerheadEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestSmoking And Non-Smoking

18 m2
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryer

Queen Room Interior View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$386.24

$308.99

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.8
Very Good895 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the clean and comfortable rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service8.4
Location8.4
Room Quality7.9
Amenities7.4
Value for Money7.9
Food and Beverage6.9
Overall Experience7.4

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Lauren
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 5, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Had a good drink at the bar, walked 10 minutes to a restaurant, easily back at hotel. All is good! Room is very clean, nice and updated especially with being in an older building. Love it!

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Samuel
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The Congress Plaza Hotel was centrally located for me and my husband. We had traveled to Chicago by train. We were able to go to all our destinations by taxi, Uber and the Red Line to Wrigley Field. Our room had a lake view, well worth the price. We saw the sunrise most mornings. The staff at the Congress Plaza were helpful, respectful and would ask about our adventures. The hotel is very close to Lake Michigan, just two streets away. We took a water taxi to the Navy Pier. We used the gift shop several times. It was well stocked. I needed sunglasses and they had great choices at a reasonable price. We also had breakfast in the cafe and dinner one night at Raphael’s. We will definitely stay at this hotel for all future trips to Chicago.

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John
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Horrible place to stay, extremely old and no customer service

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Alexander
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Enjoying all this history

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Elizabeth
Verified booking
friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The lobby is gorgeous! That being said our room….. the bathroom was falling apart. Our room felt like a cheap motel. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The location is perfect.

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Jessica
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Good"

4.0

The hotel room reeked of mold and the parking garage situation is a joke at almost $100 a day/night with no in and out privileges.

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Pablo
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 3, 2025

"Good"

6.0

The hotel is a good option to stay at a great location in the loop. The property is a little outdated but well maintained and clean. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a nice place at an affordable price.

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Jordan
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Convenient downtown location

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Michael
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 3, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Multiple shopping options

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Nichole
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The room & the view was amazing! The room was so big that it felt like the tv was across the room from the bed. The location was ideal for what we came to Chicago for. I would definitely stay here again. Clean. Spacious. Comfort. Quiet. Gorgeous view. Location. In room amenities. All 10/10!

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